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Add 40/2 and 6/28

1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 6/28

40/2 + 6/28 is 283/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    40/2 = 40 × 14/2 × 14 = 560/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    6/28 = 6 × 1/28 × 1 = 6/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/28 + 6/28 = 560 + 6/28 = 566/28
  5. 566/28 simplified gives 283/14
  6. So, 40/2 + 6/28 = 283/14
    In mixed form: 203/14

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